South Riding

The lives and loves of a 1930s Yorkshire town explored in a passionate tale of politics in small places. South Riding charts the story of Sarah Burton's homecoming to Yorkshire in 1934 after twenty years teaching in London and the Empire. After a fiery interview with a conservative interview panel, outspoken Sarah takes up her first headmistress-ship at Kiplington High School for Girls, determined to demonstrate to her new pupils that the future is theirs for the taking.

First Aired

Feb 20, 2011

Last Aired

Mar 6, 2011

Episode Runtime

1h 0m

Created By

Andrew Davies

Network

BBC One

Country

GB